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Tatler Asia
9 hours ago
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9 celebrity novels that are actual must-reads
2. 'The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece' by Tom Hanks Above 'The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece' by Tom Hanks Leave it to Tom Hanks, America's dad, typewriter hoarder and certified history geek, to write a novel about making movies that's less gossipy tell-all, more literary homage. The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece (2023) is a sweeping multigenerational story about a comic book adaptation turned mega-budget film, complete with a fictional comic insert and a rotating cast of quirky creatives. It's ambitious—maybe too ambitious, critics murmured—but undeniably sincere. Hanks has long moonlighted as a writer (his short story collection Uncommon Type was a bestseller), and here, he leans all the way in. Yes, there's some indulgent insider baseball, but there's also real heart in how he renders the weird, wonderful world of making art in America. In case you missed it: From clothes hangers to taxidermied animals: 8 celebrities and their eccentric collections 3. 'Someday, Someday, Maybe' by Lauren Graham Above 'Someday, Someday, Maybe' by Lauren Graham Before Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life revived the Stars Hollow-verse, Lauren Graham dropped a debut novel that read like a nostalgic hug for every twenty-something dreamer. Someday, Someday, Maybe (2013) follows Franny Banks, a struggling actress in '90s New York trying to make it big before her self-imposed deadline runs out. It's smart, self-deprecating and semi-autobiographical, but never saccharine. Graham has a knack for internal monologue, and Franny's anxiety about career, love and rent feels as relevant as ever. While it didn't make the Pulitzer shortlist, the book sold well and was optioned for TV. Graham's turn as a writer shouldn't be surprising. She studied English at Barnard before her MFA at Southern Methodist University. She's also published a memoir, but Someday remains her most beloved piece of fiction. 4. 'Today I Feel Silly' by Jamie Lee Curtis Above 'Today I Feel Silly' by Jamie Lee Curtis Jamie Lee Curtis, it turns out, is a literary stealth icon. She's written over a dozen children's books, each one witty, rhythmic and deeply human. Today I Feel Silly (1998) is her best-known title, and it's not just cute—it's a tiny revolution. The story follows a young girl navigating big emotions with humour and honesty, giving kids permission to feel all the feelings. It topped The New York Times children's books list and became a go-to for teachers and therapists alike. Curtis isn't just stamping her name on someone else's rhymes; she crafts the verses herself (with illustrator Laura Cornell) and often draws from parenting experiences. In a market saturated with moralising bedtime tales, her work is fun, funky and unpretentiously wise. 5. 'Postcards from the Edge' by Carrie Fisher Above 'Postcards from the Edge' by Carrie Fisher Carrie Fisher's Postcards from the Edge (1987) is one of those rare celebrity novels that became a literary landmark. Loosely based on her own life after rehab, the novel chronicles the tumultuous life of Suzanne Vale, a rising actress recovering from drug addiction and a fraught relationship with her mother. Sound familiar? But it's not just autobiographical therapy in prose form. Fisher's voice is sardonic, whip-smart and heartbreakingly honest, a precursor to the confessional tone that would later dominate memoirs and podcasts alike. The book became a bestseller, a Meryl Streep film and a reminder that Fisher was always more than Princess Leia. Fisher would go on to write more celebrity novels ( Surrender the Pink , Delusions of Grandma ) and brilliant memoirs. But Postcards remains her most poignant piece of fiction. 6. 'The Gun Seller' by Hugh Laurie Above 'The Gun Seller' by Hugh Laurie Best known for his sardonic Dr House, Hugh Laurie's 1996 debut, The Gun Seller, took readers by surprise: not just because it was wildly funny and stylish, but because it was legitimately good. Think Graham Greene meets Douglas Adams. Here, a cynical espionage romp where ex-soldier Thomas Lang gets caught up in a weapons conspiracy far beyond his pay grade. The book sold briskly and was critically adored—so much so that fans begged for a sequel (he promised one, The Paper Soldiers , but it's yet to appear). With razor wit and a surprising amount of plot acrobatics, Laurie proved he could write with as much bite as he delivered onscreen. 7. 'Shopgirl' by Steve Martin Above 'Shopgirl' by Steve Martin You can't say terrific celebrity novels without thinking of the Father of the Bride . Before Only Murders in the Building gave him a second act on screen, Steve Martin quietly conquered the literary world. A card-carrying member of Mensa with a taste for Nabokov and noir, Martin's debut novella Shopgirl was released in 2000 to near-critical swooning. It was adapted into a film (which he also wrote and starred in) five years later. The story centres on Mirabelle, a lonely glove counter attendant at a luxury department store in Beverly Hills, and her melancholic, emotionally stunted relationship with a much older man. Equal parts delicate and devastating, the novel is a masterclass in restraint: dry, elegant and whisper-soft in its cruelty. Martin studied philosophy, wrote witty essays for The New Yorker and has since authored other celebrity novels, memoirs and plays. But Shopgirl remains his most haunting piece of fiction: the kind that sneaks up on you, like a perfume sample you didn't expect to linger. 8. 'The Land of Stories' by Chris Colfer Above 'The Land of Stories' by Chris Colfer While many celebrity novels come and go with the same fleeting flash as a red carpet cameo, The Land of Stories has become something far more lasting: a bona fide literary franchise. Chris Colfer, once known to millions as Kurt Hummel from Glee , didn't just write a children's fantasy novel for kicks; he built a six-book series (plus spin-offs, graphic novels and a film deal with 20th Century Studios) that turned into a publishing juggernaut. The premise? Twins Alex and Conner tumble into a magical realm where classic fairy tales collide with fast-paced adventure, cheeky political allegory and a touch of Broadway flair. Think The Chronicles of Narnia if Narnia were more into tea parties with Goldilocks and revolutions led by Red Riding Hood. Colfer, a lifelong reader and self-proclaimed fantasy nerd, wrote the first book in his early 20s and immediately landed on the New York Times bestseller list. 9. 'My French Whore' by Gene Wilder Above 'My French Whore' by Gene Wilder Gene Wilder is forever etched in film history as the eccentric genius behind Willy Wonka and Young Frankenstein , but few realise he was also a novelist of surprising literary grace. My French Whore (2003) tells the story of a timid British soldier in World War I who switches identities with a French spy. It is a premise ripe for farce, but handled with unexpected tenderness and humour. The novel's blend of romance, wartime tension and Wilder's trademark wit creates a charming, bittersweet narrative that's as layered as his film roles. Though better known for his physical comedy and screenwriting, Wilder's literary foray was met with warm critical appreciation, revealing a contemplative artist whose creativity extended far beyond the silver screen.
USA Today
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Shows to watch with your mom this Mother's Day (besides 'Gilmore Girls')
Shows to watch with your mom this Mother's Day (besides 'Gilmore Girls') Show Caption Hide Caption What shoppers are planning on buying this Mother's Day According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, Mother's Day spending is set to reach $34.1 billion this year. unbranded - Lifestyle "Gilmore Girls" is great, but have you ever cackled with your mammy over the Northern Irish shenanigans of the "Derry Girls"? May 11 is Mother's Day, and if you are looking for something easy, fun and rewarding to do with your mom, it can be oh-so cozy and comforting to snuggle on the couch and binge-watch a TV show together. And while plenty of TV shows are known for their known for their mother/child (particularly mother/daughter) relationships, like WB classic "Girls," starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, your mom might want something a little more off the beaten path. Here are five shows worth tuning into with mom on Mother's Day, and all the other days of the year that you should appreciate all she's done for you. Takeout, flowers and a nice gift go well with a binge-watch, too. 'Derry Girls' Nary an episode of this supremely funny series about teenagers in 1990s Northern Ireland amid the Troubles violence doesn't feature the "mammys" and "das" exasperated with their children. Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Orla (Louisa Harland), Michelle (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Clare (Nicola Coughlan, of "Bridgerton" fame) and James (Dylan Llewellyn) get into some of the most ridiculous and idiotic troubles of their own over the series' three seasons, but their weary mothers were always there to bail them out in the end. The seasons are short enough (six or seven episodes each) you could watch the whole series with your own mammy in a single weekend, and the Season 3 episode that flashes back to the parents' teen years is the perfect reminder of the carefree youth mothers have left behind. How to watch 'Derry Girls' Stream on Netflix. 'Jane the Virgin' Besides being a dramatic, fun take on the telenovela genre, the breakout role for Gina Rodriguez and a twisty nighttime soap, "Jane," which aired on CW from 2014-19, is deeply reflective of the very concept of motherhood. When a woman (Rodriguez) who has never had sex is accidentally artificially inseminated, sure, outlandish plot twists occur. But she also gets to understand her mother and grandmother so much more, and reflect on how being a mother will change and define her own life. The villains, romances and surprises will keep you enthralled and the relationship between Jane and her two maternal figures will fill your heart. How to watch 'Jane the Virgin' Available for purchase on Amazon, Fandango at Home and Apple TV. 'Call the Midwife' A fantastic medical drama on the one hand and a visceral and vivid reminder of what moms go through to bring you into this world, this long-running British series is a sweet and sentimental watch. "Midwife" follows obstetric nurses in an impoverished area of London the 1950s and '60s, riding twee bicycles to deliver babies in falling-down flats. At least one birth scene is featured in each episode, plus a host of complications and maladies affecting the mothers who are just trying their best in the rapidly changing post-World War II society. The episodes can be everything from life-affirming to deeply tragic, and there is nothing that will make you appreciate your mother more. How to watch 'Call the Midwife' Stream on Netflix; Season 14 airs on PBS (Sundays, 8 ET/PT; check local listings). 'Schitt's Creek' Not every TV mom is what you might call nurturing, but they can be hilarious and quotable nonetheless. Perhaps one of the most quotable is Catherine O'Hara's Moira Rose from this 2015-20 Canadian comedy, which aired on Pop TV. As a snobbish actress and socialite stranded in a small town with no money O'Hara's Moira was an aloof delight over the series' rolicking six seasons. Her relationship with children David (Dan Levy) and Alexis (Annie Murphy) was combative, competitive, cackle-worthy and ultimately loving. Just don't ask her to explain what it means to "fold in the cheese." How to watch 'Schitt's Creek' Stream on Prime Video, Hulu, Fubo TV and Philo. 'One Day at a Time' Shows about mothers and their adult children often get put on lists like this, because so many series with families with young children can be cliché and tiresome. The kids are annoying, the moms are screechy and the dads are checked out. Netflix's canceled-too-soon 2017-20 remake of the 1970s Norman Lear sitcom falls into no such tropes and traps depicting a single mom, two kids and a grandmother in a Los Angeles apartment. Justina Machado's Penelope Alvarez is a deeply venerable and vulnerable mom, trying her best to make a living and raise good humans with the help of her mother Lydia (the legendary Rita Moreno). She has the good times and the hard talks, and all of her interactions with her kids feel emotionally believable. Every other part of the series is authentic, heartfelt and hilarious, too. How to watch 'One Day at a Time' Stream on Netflix.
Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix show with Gilmore Girls star called 'phenomenal' as fans 'binge' hidden series
Netflix is home to a number of popular sitcoms but one in particular has been praised by fans as many have been binge-watching the US sitcom. Netflix is home to one of the most cherished US sitcoms that many might not be aware of. At the end of 2024, all six seasons of Parenthood were added to the streaming giant's catalogue. The show originally aired in 2010 and ran for five years until its conclusion in 2015. It centres around the Braverman family, spanning three generations. Lauren Graham, star of Gilmore Girls, plays Sarah, a single mum with two teenagers, played by Miles Heizer and Mae Whitman. Sarah is one of four siblings, each with their own children and facing their unique challenges. These range from marital problems, heartbreak, growing up and raising a child diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. Each season has been a hit with viewers, with the third series boasting an impressive 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Fans have showered the sitcom with praise, encouraging others to give it a watch, reports Surrey Live. One viewer commented: "Phenomenal show! Absolutely loved it. Heartwarming Evoked so many emotions, I laughed and I cried. Fantastic casting, outstanding So many tender moments, character development where I gushed with praise as to how well it was written, acted etc. "This is binge worthy. Up there with all my favourites such as Gilmore Girls, Suits, Friends - shows that take you on a beautiful fulfilling journey." Another fan chimed in with: "I absolutely loved this show, couldn't stop watching once I started." Someone else wrote: "This show is heartwarming and addictive. I could not stop binge watching! It is also rare to find a six season show that doesn't break somewhere on the journey." Another person praised: "My wife and I recently finished watching all the seasons. One of the best TV shows we've watched in many years. All the characters and their stories relate closely to real life to say the least." Meanwhile, another fan couldn't help but declare: "My favourite TV show of all time." The series boasts an impressive lineup including Peter Krause, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter, Michael B. Jordan, and Craig T. Nelson. Off-screen, Parenthood stars Lauren Graham and Peter Krause were in a relationship throughout the sitcom's run, but they announced their split in 2021 after a romance spanning 11 years. Opening up to People magazine post-breakup, the Netflix celebrity revealed why they decided to part ways. She reflected at the time: "We had such a good time together that I didn't maybe ask some fundamental questions about, What are your values and what do you envision? and those more grown-up things. And then they just caught up with us."
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lauren Graham Reveals She Dated Some of Her 'Gilmore Girls' Character's Exes: 'Who Else Are You Going to Meet?'
Lauren Graham played Lorelai Gilmore on from 2000 until 2007. She revealed during the April 2 episode of the podcast that she dated some of her onscreen boyfriends in real life. Lorelai was best known for her relationship with Luke Danes, played by Scott Patterson, but Graham teased that they were never romantically involved outside of the show. Where Lorelai Gilmore leads, Lauren Graham follows! During an appearance on the April 2 episode of Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast, the actress, 58, opened up about her dating life as a public figure. During her days on Gilmore Girls, press would often question why she was single, so she decided to start telling them what they wanted to hear. "It always feels weird to be asked, and many times I was lying because it such a strange thing to talk about — which I still mainly don't talk about,' she revealed. '[Dating is] something that you don't know what's going to happen. I think some people are built for it, some people don't find it personally vulnerable. And it was also, I have to say, it wasn't my focus at the time, so it felt strange. Like, I'm a working person and I'm in a career and I don't know. It just was odd.' Related: Lauren Graham on How Getting Her Gilmore Girls Role Was Like Meeting 'My Boyfriend': 'I Just Felt Seen' There were times when she was telling the truth about having a man in her life, though. In fact, Graham shared that she actually dated some of the people her character Lorelai had onscreen romances with. 'Yes and dating is a real big word for some of the experiences,' she joked. 'But you know, you're there 14, 15 hours. Who else are you going to meet?' Although Graham didn't name any of these costars, Lorelai had a handful of boyfriends throughout the show's seven season run, including Christopher Hayden (David Sutcliffe), Max Medina (Scott Cohen), Peyton Sanders (Jon Hamm), Alex Lesman (Billy Burke), Jason Stiles (Chris Eigeman) and, of course, Luke Danes (Scott Patterson) — whom she clarified was not one of the mystery men. Related: The 'Gilmore Girls' Cast: Where Are They Now? When Cooper asked if Graham would consider herself 'a very private person,' or just in a career that is 'too public,' she said, 'a little bit of both.' 'I also think I have led, in some ways, an unconventional [life],' Graham explained. 'There is an age at which most ... a lot of people do the same thing. There's an age at which a lot of people get married, there's an age at which a lot of people have kids and then there are people who just are not on that timing. And so I don't know whether to be the spokesperson for that or apologetic about that.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Graham, who dated her Parenthood costar Peter Krause from 2010 until 2021 and never had children, said she only recently started to care about having a 'timeline' in her life. 'Now I'm like obsessed with timeline in a way I think is really positive,' she admitted. 'Because I'm now at an age where I want to be planning what else I would like in my life. I want to be thinking really actively about that. I think I was mainly in relationships where it didn't really occur to me to say, 'This is what I would like, this is not what I would not like.' I thought that happened just organically and it doesn't always.' In the past, Graham said she chose partners who weren't as invested in their careers as she was, so she would 'tamp my thing down a bit' so they didn't feel bad in the relationship. As time passed, her perspective has changed. 'If we knew how to do it perfectly, every relationship would be perfect,' she noted. 'Because there's also giving something time to grow, and there's also not going in guns blazing, like, 'This is what I want,' when you haven't established a foundation yet.' 'I want to be in partnership, in every way, that is fun,' she added. Gilmore Girls is streaming in full on Hulu and Netflix. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gilmore Girls' Lauren Graham Says There ‘Are No Residuals on Netflix' — But She's ‘Paid in Love'
Despite Gilmore Girls' continued popularity on streaming platforms like Netflix, show star Lauren Graham hasn't seen many residual checks arrive in her mailbox. 'There really are no residuals on Netflix,' Graham, 58, said with a laugh on the Wednesday, March 18, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!. 'Sorry, but I've been paid in love.' Graham starred as fast-talking single mother Lorelai Gilmore on The WB's Gilmore Girls from 2000 to 2007. The seven-season dramedy chronicled Lorelai's home life with her teenage daughter, Rory (Alexis Bledel), in the quirky small town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut. At the same time, Lorelai navigated her own estrangement from parents Emily and Richard (played by Kelly Bishop and Edward Hermann). Almost the entire cast, except for the late Hermann, later reunited for a 2016 limited-episode revival on Netflix. Residuals are the monetary stipends sent to show actors whenever a TV series airs in syndication in the years after production wrapped. After SAG-AFTRA went on strike amid a fight for fair streaming residuals in 2023, many stars have since shared the receipts of their checks, claiming that they only receive pennies per episode. Lauren Graham Shares the 1 'Gilmore Girls' Spinoff She Thinks Might Work While Gilmore occasionally airs on cable channels, it's also streaming via Netflix and Hulu. 'I will say [the enduring fandom] can be strange at times because, on one hand, people are starting to say, like, 'You raised me,' and I'm like, 'I hope there were other adults involved,'' Graham said during a February appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. 'And then, on the other hand, people are like, 'I just have the show on in the background. It puts my dog to sleep, We're not even listening anymore. It's just on, like, background music.'' At the time, Graham gushed that playing Lorelai on Amy Sherman-Palladino's network hit was 'the best part I ever had.' 'I love doing it, and I think it was a really wonderful [experience],' the Z Suite star gushed. 'It's just that thing where it was the perfect material at the perfect time with the perfect writer — and it just means so much to me.' Lauren Graham Says She Will 'Always Say Yes' to a 'Gilmore Girls' Return: 'Best Part I Ever Had' While Graham would always return home to Stars Hollow for another batch of episodes, she has complicated feelings about continuing the story. 'How do you honor those people who have kept [Gilmore Girls] alive?' Graham asked former Parenthood costar Dax Shepard on the March 10 episode of his 'Armchair Expert' podcast. 'Is it giving them more? Is it doing what Reese Witherspoon is doing with Legally Blonde, Elle the prequel? Is this a Captain Marvel multiverse where you wanna follow whoever? Or do you try to go back?' She added, 'I always say — it's not me trying to get out of the question — it is literally what I could picture given everyone's lives and schedules is [a] Christmas movie. Because that's what I think the Brits do so well with their beloved shows … You get the Christmas special. It's not [multiple] episodes, but it's seeing all your friends together again.'
